Rabbit's Blues: The Life and Music of Johnny Hodges, Hardcover - Con Chapman

DescriptionIn his eulogy of saxophonist Johnny Hodges (1907-70), Duke Ellington ended with the words, "Never the world's most highly animated showm...

From the bestselling author of Shout!, comes the definitive biography of Eric Clapton, a rock legend whose life story is as remarkable as his music

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The book addresses the dearth of information about the life and music of the twentieth-century Irish composer, Ina Boyle. She worked at her craft t...

'Fascinating.' Guardian'Superlative.' The Times'Definitive.' ObserverAs an icon of India, Ravi Shankar ranks not far below Gandhi or the Taj Mahal.

The unparalleled breadth of his impact is reflected in his disciples, who included George Harrison, John Coltrane, Philip Glass and Yehudi Menuhin....

Reducere. One of Hawaii's "living treasures" is the subject of this biography, Hawaiian Son: The Life and Music of Eddie Kamae. It celebrates the personal jo...

Since ascending onto the world stage in the 1990s as one of the premier bassists and composers of his generation, William Parker has perpetually to...

One of the most individual stylists of his time, trumpeter Lee Morgan began his professional career in Philadelphia at age fifteen. At eighteen, af...

The authorised biography of Nick Lowe, the 'Jesus of Cool'.

From a stage erected in front of the US Capitol, on April 25, 1993, Michael Callen surveyed the throng: an estimated one million people stretched a...

Reducere. The life and music of the Malian music legend are examined through the eyes of those who knew him best. Compiled from both interviews and first han...

First time in paperback and e-book The jazz musician-composer-arranger Mary Lou Williams spent her sixty-year career working in--and stretching bey...

Reducere. DescriptionAlcoholic. Epileptic. Technically challenged. Jimmy Reed nevertheless overcame these roadblocks to become perhaps the most successful R&...

DescriptionThe Father of Bluegrass Music, Bill Monroe was a major star of the Grand Ole Opry for over fifty years; a member of the Country Music, S...

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Reducere. Chet Atkins called Lenny Breau (1941-1984) "the greatest guitarist who ever walked the face of the earth." Breau's astonishing virtuosity influence...

Bernard Herrmann is a music composer who in over 40 scores enriched the work of directors like Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Francois Truffaut, a...

One of the most popular and memorable American musicians of the 20th century, Nat King Cole (1919-65) is remembered today as both a pianist and a s...

What Makes The Monkey Dance tells the story of one of the most respected musicians of his generation the singular rock n roll artist Chuck Prophet ...

Ever since she was a small child, Helma Swan, the daughter of a Northwest Coast chief, loved and learned the music of her people. As an adult she b...

(Guitar Book). Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His...

The first biography of the artist who ``essentially invented indie and alternative rock`` (Spin) A brilliant and influential songwriter, vocalist, ...

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The narrative of Tumult The Incredible Life and Music of Tina Turner is an extended exploration of the magical transformation of shy country girl A...

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Reducere. Encyclopaedic in its scope, this is the ultimate tribute to the life and music of Taylor Swift. No need for glossy images here, the narrative says ...

Johnny Rivers seemingly became an "overnight" success when music lovers discovered his popular shows His rise to fame resulted in a #2 hit with "Me...

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Reducere. 1. Change 5: 06 2. Talk to You 4: 27 3. 3000 Miles 5: 58 4. Going Back 5: 22 5. Don't Dwell 3: 22 6. Never Yours 3: 37 7. America 3: 43 8. Love's P...

Reducere. 1. 'Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo' 2. I'm Yours And I'm Hers 3. Johnny B. Goode 4. I'll Drown In My Tears 5. Come On In My Kitchen 6. Rollin' And Tumb...

Reducere. Jelly's Blues recounts the tumultuous life of Jelly Roll Morton (ca., 18851941). A virtuoso pianist with a larger-than-life personality, he compose...

Reducere. While many have heard the music of Johnny Cash, few know the whole story behind his extraordinary career and the stories of those who helped him at...

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Reducere. DescriptionA century since the departure of the Gods, the Three Nations are now united beneath the Tsar. Magic has been outlawed, its power too dan...

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Reducere. DescriptionIn descriptions of athletes, the word "hero" is bandied about and liberally attached to players with outstanding statistics and champion...

Reducere. A leading historian argues that Johnny Cash was the most important political artist of his timeJohnny Cash was an American icon, known for his leve...

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Reducere. DescriptionDrawn from interviews conducted by director Danny Garcia for his acclaimed documentary LOOKING FOR JOHNNY, this oral biography of the le...